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Following World War II, the United States experienced significant shifts in its demographic patterns, including urban decline.
Which best explains a primary cause and impact of this phenomenon?
The cooler temperatures in the Sun Belt states caused families to migrate South.
Suburbanization led to urban decline as jobs and residents moved out of city centers.
The increasing birth rates caused families to leave the cities and move to the suburbs.
The rise in public transportation made commuting from suburbs unnecessary.
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Suburbanization led to urban decline as jobs and residents moved out of city centers.
Explanation: After WWII, federal policies (GI Bill, FHA loans), rising car ownership, and construction of highways made suburban homeownership attractive and accessible. As middle‑class residents and businesses relocated, cities lost tax base and jobs, producing urban decay, increased poverty, and many social problems in central cities.
Explanation: After WWII, federal policies (GI Bill, FHA loans), rising car ownership, and construction of highways made suburban homeownership attractive and accessible. As middle‑class residents and businesses relocated, cities lost tax base and jobs, producing urban decay, increased poverty, and many social problems in central cities.
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